Question regarding Elves and death - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-12-2011, 04:22 AM

I expected it to! HoweverIhave to go out in about 10 mins so this won't be as comprehensive as I would like until I get back (or someone adds in the mean time) .

The fates of Elves and Men are separate. Elves are immortal while the world lasts which is why they may return from Mandos. After the end of the world that might be it or Eru may have a plan for them they don't know. I think there are separate halls in Mandos for Men but their fate is not tied to the world - I'll need to get back to you on this needs too much checking up on details.

Yes that Glorfindel - he appears and dies in the Silmarillion.

Frodo and the ringbearers have special permission to go to the Undying lands but they don't become immortal. They just get a chance to heal and make a "good death". Sorry this is inadequate. Promise I'll return and fill in the gaps and any other questions if someone doesn't do a better job while I'm away!

04-12-2011, 04:22 AM	#4
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	I expected it to! HoweverIhave to go out in about 10 mins so this won't be as comprehensive as I would like until I get back (or someone adds in the mean time) . The fates of Elves and Men are separate. Elves are immortal while the world lasts which is why they may return from Mandos. After the end of the world that might be it or Eru may have a plan for them they don't know. I think there are separate halls in Mandos for Men but their fate is not tied to the world - I'll need to get back to you on this needs too much checking up on details. Yes that Glorfindel - he appears and dies in the Silmarillion. Frodo and the ringbearers have special permission to go to the Undying lands but they don't become immortal. They just get a chance to heal and make a "good death". Sorry this is inadequate. Promise I'll return and fill in the gaps and any other questions if someone doesn't do a better job while I'm away! __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace